Peggy J. Kennedy

October 4, 1961 - November 11, 2015

Peggy Jo VanAvery Kennedy, age 54, passed away at home on November 11, 2015 surrounded by family and friends on Bleecker Mountain, Gloversville NY. She was born on October 4, 1961 in Gloversville NY to Edward and Rita Wilson VanAvery. Peggy Grew up in Gloversville NY and attended Gloversville Highschool. She worked as a waitress and Bartender for many years, She bar tended at Driftwood Park, The Gloversville Moose Club, and The Bleecker Fish and Game Club. Peggy married John F Kennedy in August 1996. They were happily married for 19 years. Peggy was a member of The Bleecker Fish and Game club, and The Gloversville Moose Club, She enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing, and four wheeling. Peggy was preceded by her father Edward VanAvery and her Brother Daniel VanAvery. Peggy was Survived by her husband John Kennedy from Bleecker NY, Her daughter Tanya Racona (Louie), Mike Kennedy (Bobbi), Kelly Kennedy, Heather Berry (Wayne), Rebecca Howren (Brian). Her mother Rita VanAvery. Her sisters, Sandy VanAvery, Dawn Nellis (Stuart). Her Brothers, Gregory VanAvery, Eric VanAvery (Pamela), Steve VanAvery (Tia). Her Grandchildren, Cheyenne Lehr, Dakota Racona and many more grandchildren, one great grandchild and nieces, nephews, cousins.. Friends may call on Wednesday November 18, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Gloversville Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville where a funeral service will be held at 12 Noon with The Rev. R.W. Williams officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Bleecker Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the New York Oncology Hematology of Amsterdam, 1700 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Condolneces may be made to the family online at www.gloversvillefuneralservice.com. Everyone is invited to a reception at the Gloversville Moose Club following the funeral service.